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Best St. Croix County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,458 students in St. Croix County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Croix County, WI are River Crest Elementary School, Willow River Elementary School and Somerset Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Croix County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Croix County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in St. Croix County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
River Crest Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
535 County Road F
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3890
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Willow River Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1118 4th St
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3880
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
635 Sunrise Dr
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-3311
Gr: PK-4 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1160 14th Ave
Baldwin, WI 54002
(715) 684-3334
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Saint Croix Central Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
202 S Division St
Roberts, WI 54023
(715) 749-3119
Gr: PK-4 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Glenwood City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Maple St
Glenwood City, WI 54013
(715) 265-4231
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Hudson 4k
1118 Fourth St
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3880
Gr: PK | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 107:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Nr4kids
1011 E 11th St
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7403
Gr: PK | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in St. Croix County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Croix County, WI include River Crest Elementary School, Willow River Elementary School and Somerset Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in St. Croix County?
12 public preschools are located in St. Croix County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Croix County?
St. Croix County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in St. Croix County are often viewed compared to one another?

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